Supports Green Practices

"Supports Green Initiatives" designates a hotel's participation in an optional environmental program that includes the use of energy-efficient lighting, guestroom towel/linen re-use, and on-premise recycling. "Supports Green Initiatives" does not represent an official certification of any kind.

Shopping

The Historic Downtown of Frederick is a haven for antique hunters looking for something special. Here you will find a number of independently owned shops clustered around these historic streets. The store owners take great pride in carefully choosing their inventories and stocking only the best; a quality that is often lost in department and chain stores. So whether you are looking for something rare, eccentric, or simply beautiful come down to Frederick's Historic Downtown and take home a piece of history for yourself.

Francis Scott Key Mall opened in 1978 and has been around since then, gaining importance as one of the oldest malls in Frederick. Brands like Barnes & Noble, Macy's, Victoria's Secrets, Foot Locker, Hallmark, etc adorn the floors of Francis Scott Key Mall making it a haunt for young and old alike. After your shopping escapade, if you get tired, various restaurants and cafes come to your rescue, so that you can fuel yourself and begin shopping again! If you are in Frederick, a visit to the Francis Scott Key Mall is must, not only for shopping but also because the place is more like a local attraction today.

Your dream home is not perfect till the time it is adorned with wonderful fabrics that add an element of marvel and Jeffrey West Designs is the spot where you will find all your supplies. The place is popular in Frederick for their beautiful collection of draperies and other home-decor ensembles. They also have a vast collection of pleated, shade, vertical and wall masterpieces; both traditional and modern. Accessories and other home decor supplies can also be found here.

Men's Wearhouse has been successfully dressing men all around America for a long time now. From suits to basic casuals, shoes, accessories and more, everything on their racks is targeted towards those men, who put a lot a thought into their everyday attire. Irrespective of the occasion, at Men's Wearhouse you can put together an ideal look for yourself. Ladies, this is the place where you can pick up that perfect tie or pair for cufflinks for your man! Albeit expensive, Men's Wearhouse is classy, sophisticated and superb, and worth the money spent.

Bed Bath & Beyond is a household name in America, reputed and trust worthy their products are epitome of quality. If you have narrowed down on your dream home and looking to beautify it, a trip to Bed Bath & Beyond is a must. All of their products are interesting and quite unique; from comforters, linens, drapes to kitchen utilities, dining ware, etc here you will find everything that you need to add a touch of gorgeousness to your home! If you are brand loyal, then Avanti, Wamsutta, Croscill, Lamont Home, WaterShed, etc are some of the many brands the store houses.

MOM's Organic Market has varieties of meat and produce sections, they also sell baked goods and other food items. MOM's is a great spot for those having dietary preferences and gluten intolerance. The layout of the store provides ease and convenience in browsing and complimentary hot chocolate or coffee makes your experience even more pleasurable. The staff is highly efficient and very friendly too, you can rely on them in helping you find the desired products.

Westview Promenade is a wonderful shopping mall located at the Buckeystown Pike. This is a great spot where one can find exciting shopping places as well as entertainment options for the whole family. Shopping options like Coldwater Creek, Leisure Fitness, MOM’S Organic Market, Soma Intimates adorn the mall. In addition, the place also has the Nuvo Salon & Spa and an exclusive nail spa. Regal Westview Stadium 16 is also housed inside the Westview Promenade and an abundant supply of refreshments are available at restaurants and cafes that line the mall.

A wide collection of clothes await you at the Plato's Closet. Here, you are bound to find something that will make your heart sing and budget smile. Though, the clothes that they carry are a bit inclined towards teenagers, it is possible to find something for everyone here. And their prices are sure to lure you into picking up at least a piece or two. Those clothes that hang in your closet and are barely used? Get them here and sell them at decent prices. So it's a win-win situation at Plato's Closet. Apart from clothes; shoes and accessories also adorn the racks of Plato's Closet.

Enjoy fresh country air and pick your own fruits and vegetables about 45 minutes north of D.C. Butlers Orchard is a family-owned and operated farm open to the public throughout the year. The most popular festivity during the fall at Butlers is the apple-picking, pumpkin harvest and festival, and evening hayrides for both adults and children. Butlers Orchard also has their very own Farm Market that carries their own jams/jellies, fruit butters, and preserves, including juice-sweetened preserves. The market also sells ready-picked fruits and vegetables, gifts, candies, baked goods and cider. To escape city life and enjoy the outdoors and fresh food, take a trip to Butlers Orchards. -Shirley Hsieh

The Beaver Creek Antique Market is a must visit shopping district in Hagerstown if you are looking for vintage and antique items. The market is made up of around 150 different stalls that sell everything from jewelry, watches, clocks, furniture, to sports memorabilia, glassware and china. There are a large number of items from the 1950s, 60s and 70s including a few from the Depression Era that serious collectors may find highly interesting. A good bargain with the sellers can get a valuable and unique item that you may otherwise find at a really steep price in antique stores. The Beavers Creek Market is quite close to the Antiques crossroad and A & J Antiques markets, so shoppers can easily hunt for items in the three malls in a day.